Clinical Social Worker MSW PRN

About the Role

To work collaboratively with members of an interdisciplinary team in order to assist patients and families with complex psychosocial needs. These interventions may include:

• Alternate site coordination
• Discharge planning
• Addressing all forms of identified abuse/neglect
• Adoption
• Substance use disorders
• Assisting with end of life decisions
• Providing appropriate referral resources
• Bereavement support
• Adjustment counseling
• Facilitating guardianships and behavioral health concerns (including psychiatric transfers)

Conducts psychosocial assessments with patient and/or family to assist with identified psychosocial needs or who may be identified to require an alternate site of care post discharge and executes a plan. Communicates with alternate sites of care and/or community agencies in an effective and timely manner, to best address the patient’s needs. Completes and documents the assessment and plan in the electronic medical record, accurately reflecting the patient’s current condition, situational factors, transition of care needs, and psychosocial imperatives. Provides consultation and resources to members of the healthcare team. Responsible for maintaining relevant and current knowledge of community resources.

Inpatient psychiatric duties (when applicable):

• Conducts daily group therapy sessions with eligible inpatients and Partial program patients and may perform utilization review for this patient population
• Provides discharge planning and utilization approvals for post inpatient care

Participates or assists in department or hospital committees, projects, etc., as assigned/requested. Develops and maintains current knowledge of federal and state regulations as they pertain to the role.

About Dearborn Hospital

Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Top 10 Hospitals” in Michigan, this major teaching and research hospital has been advancing care since 1953. It is a Level II trauma center and has been recognized for clinical excellence and innovation in the fields of orthopedics, neurosciences, women’s health, heart & vascular, and cancer care.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work
• Experience in individual, family assessment, crisis intervention, grief and loss counseling, and discharge planning preferred
• State of Michigan Social Work License (LMSW expected within 5 years of employment)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Schedule

• Employment Type: Part time
• Shift: Day (8AM-4:30PM)
• Days Worked: Monday-Friday
• Weekend Frequency: Variable weekends

Primary Location: Dearborn Hospital - 18101 Oakwood Blvd - Dearborn